Fennel, radish, pea and mozzarella salad

Serves 4

(LISA BARBER)

This is a lovely, delicate salad that is simple to prepare and redolent of spring.

2 balls of good-quality mozzarella
1 tbsp crème fraîche
4 breakfast radishes
1 bulb of fennel
75g/3oz peas
A few drops of lemon juice
1 tbsp mild-tasting extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tear the mozzarella into equal halves and place in a bowl. Add the crème fraîche gently, so that the mozzarella is just coated. Season with a little salt and arrange on a plate.

Wash and pat dry the radishes and slice finely. Remove the tough outer leaves from the fennel and cut in half. Now slice finely.

Scatter the radishes, fresh peas and fennel over the mozzarella and squeeze over the lemon juice.

Drizzle over the oil, scatter a few of your favourite salad leaves, and season with the salt and a little pepper.